Style & Grooming: On the radar: Mad Men fashion Sep 18, 2008
Peter Som sent out full skirts, short-sleeved cashmere sweaters and fitted sheath dresses; Malandrino had fitted silk wiggle dresses; and Carolina Herrera presented full skirts, florals, cigarette pants and cupcake colours. All seemed to reference the prim, pre-sexual-revolution wardrobe from Mad Men, styled by award-winning costume designer Janie Bryant, who is also responsible for the tobacco-stained outlaw looks of Deadwood. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Scoop: Is Britney's label pushing her too hard? Sep 17, 2008
Britney has been going to the studio ever since she got out of the hospital, but it was more a therapeutic exercise than anything," says a source close to the Spears family. The people who really care about her knew that even though she wants to be the pop star she used to be, it wont be good for her. Even her label, Jive, understood that. Its a little unsettling to us that theyd want her to get back to recording so fast. Theres also the question of how the album can be put... (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Coty Inc. Earns Highest Revenues To-Date Sep 12, 2008
Coty and Puig Fashion and Beauty S.A. have a strategic partnership for the distribution of the perfume lines of Nina Ricci, Carolina Herrera, Prada, and Paco Rabanne in the United States and Canada. For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit. (PR Newswire)
Fewer bones, more breasts at Fashion Week Sep 12, 2008
The finale of the spring 2009 collection of Carolina Herrera during Fashion Week in New York on Monday. Models were up to sizes 2 and 4, not 0, according to Nian Fish, chairwoman of a fashion designers health initiative. (CNN)
A clean break Sep 11, 2008
Designers such as Carolina Herrera balanced eye-popping persimmon and teal with plenty of white. Eggshell, ivory, or vanilla - no matter what they were calling it - designers from Derek Lam to Narciso Rodriguez offered a summer white-out. (Boston Globe)
Local Fashion Week delay upsets participants Sep 11, 2008
With high-profile stores such as Custo Barcelona and Carolina Herrera opening here, San Diego is trying to shed its shorts-and-sandals reputation. Fashion Week San Diego was to reinforce this more stylish status and serve as a platform for up-and-coming talent. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
New York Fashion Week Spring 09 D... Sep 10, 2008
New York Fashion Week Spring 09 DVF & Herrera: Diane Von Furstenberg and Carolina Herrera's Spring 2009 Collections ... Diane Von Furstenberg and Carolina Herrera's Spring 2009 Collections ... New York Fashion Week Spring 09 gets off to a great start with breathtaking ready-to-wear collections from Diane Von Furstenberg and Carolina Herrera. (Suite101.com)
Sex and seduction in sportswear Sep 10, 2008
Proenza Schouler, Peter Som, Thakoon, Carolina Herrera, Isaac Mizrahi and more ... When Carolina Herrera shows a skinny, streamlined pantsuit in matador red, you know that the feel for sportswear is galloping through fashion. (International Herald Tribune)
Dispatches From Fashion Week Sep 10, 2008
So did Project Runway's Nina Garcia and designer Carolina Herrera. Robinson, who created editorial magic for Perry Ellis before exiting in a dispute in 2003, seems the ideal savior for the once-innovative brand. (Slate)
Ebony Fashion Fair's Runway Report Returns to Trenton Sep 10, 2008
Fabulous meets fierce in this fashion showcase featuring 13 alluring models who will unveil the lastest trends and styles from a variety of designers including Christian Lacroix, Sarli, b. michael, Carolina Herrera, Ruben Singer and Jean-Louis Scherrer. For more information about the show visit Ebony Fashion Fair online at www. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Marc & Sparks Sep 9, 2008
Carolina Herrera kicked off the "Let them eat cake" mood with a simple shift dress in a vivid shade of persimmon silk organza. It continued in that vein with a sumptuous array of fabrics - textured silks, organzas, chiffons - cut into cigarette pantsuits, blouse and skirt combos of some elaborate description, and inauguration gowns galore. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Easy color signals sunny NY Fashion Week theme Sep 9, 2008
Carolina Herrera added a dash of persimmon (reddish orange) mixed with graphic black and white, pairing a soft, ethereal look with something more crisp ... At Carolina Herrera, the air and the runway were filled with feelings of civility, sophistication and luxury. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Politics of fashion Sep 6, 2008
McCain's known to favor Escada, Michael Kors and Carolina Herrera and was recently seen shopping at Oscar de la Renta's showroom in New York. But Republican presidential candidate John McCain's running mate, Alaska governor Sarah Palin is more focused on what will get her to Washington, not on the Best Dressed List. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Enhance Fall Outfits With Cool Accessories Aug 27, 2008
Trend: Fedoras When they first premiered on the Carolina Herrera runway, we applauded. From Carolina to Michael Kors, a hat not only pulls together your look, but also is the new wardrobe staple we're all enthusiastic about. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Would-be first ladies campaigning in style Aug 19, 2008
McCain prefers high-end designers Escada and Carolina Herrera for her New York Upper East Side look. Yes, she wears Washington power red dresses and suits that appeal to conservatives, but she's definitely got an edgy side that we see with her collection of leather. (NJ.com)
New York Runway Fashion Trends for ... Aug 16, 2008
Carolina Herrera classic florals to Anna Sui s squaw-like patterns and Oscar de La Renta s dreamy prints. Gothic Glamour influenced by Victoriana and Rock chic, in rich black velvets, chiffons, satins and furs. (Suite101.com)
Jourdan Dunn Jul 8, 2008
Even though she's a master at maneuvering the runway in haute couture from Carolina Herrera, Christian Dior, and Chanel, and has stared as the face of Gap and Benetton, this teen is known for her laid back style off camera. Choosing Chucks and jeans for castings, and opting to watch the tube instead of partying all night, Jourdan demonstrates that being a homebody is chic. (Teen Vogue)
Carolina Herrera Resort Collection ... Jun 27, 2008
Carolina Herrera Resort Collection 2009: Powerful Prints & Dramatic Monocromes Earn Herrera a CFDA Award ... Carolina Herrera Resort Collection 2009 ... Carolina Herrera Resort Collection 2009. (Suite101.com)
Torn off a strip Jun 19, 2008
Horyn has good form in this department: over the years she has been banned from Dolce na, Helmut Lang and Carolina Herrera. For designers used to adulation, and guaranteed to get it in other quarters, no publicity is better than bad publicity, even if it is publicity on an international scale. (Guardian Unlimited)
Get a handle on purses with personality Jun 16, 2008
Carolina Herrera took home the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award, Belgian designer Dries Van Noten snagged the international award, Candy Pratts Price of won the Eugenia Sheppard Award for excellence in journalism and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg received a special tribute from the CFDA board of directors for his support of the city's fashion industry. Post-Gazette fashion editor LaMont Jones can be reached at or 412-263-1469. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ford, Costa, Burch win CFDA awards Jun 9, 2008
The CFDA awards, honoring American designers, catapults unknowns to recognition and recognizes the stalwarts of the industry, such as Carolina Herrera, who was given a lifetime achievement award for her 26 years as a designer. She wore a white tuxedo, in honor of Yves Saint Laurent, who died last Sunday; also wearing a YSL tux jacket was CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg, who paid tribute to him. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fashion Designers Honor Their Own Jun 4, 2008
Special awards were also given to the designers Carolina Herrera and Dries Van Noten; to Candy Pratts Price, the executive fashion director of Style. com; and to Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, who helped negotiate a deal to keep the 7th on Sixth fashion shows in Bryant Park through 2010. (New York Times)
CFDA Awards Top Designers Jun 4, 2008
Lifetime Achievement: Carolina Herrera. Herrera, a fashion veteran, routinely brings class to her clothing and accessory designs. (Suite101.com)
Daniel Radcliffe, Brad Pitt, Amy Winehouse Jun 4, 2008
Eva Longoria Parker, Tony Parker, Kim Cattrall, Mandy Moore, Lauren Hutton, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Hilary Duff were among those mingling with Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, Vera Wang and Carolina Herrera. Amy Winehouse gave her jailed husband loving glances when he appeared in an east London court on charges of assault and conspiracy to obstruct justice. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Costa, Ford and Burch are fashion's big winners Jun 4, 2008
Eva Longoria Parker, Tony Parker, Kim Cattrall, Mandy Moore, Lauren Hutton, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Hilary Duff were among those mingling with the likes of Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, Vera Wang and Carolina Herrera ... Meanwhile Carolina Herrera, in a chic white pantsuit, was even more magnanimous in accepting her lifetime achievement award: Thank you New York for opening up your arms to me. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Big names turn out for fashion's Oscars Jun 3, 2008
Honorees: Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs and Tom Ford, among others. Guest list: Victoria Beckham, Naomi Campbell, Tina Fey, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Eva Longoria-Parker and Tony Parker, Mandy Moore, Ashley Olsen, Lil Kim. (USA Today -- Life)
Fashion Roadkill May 30, 2008
Or the endless scene in which Carrie tries on a succession of wedding dressessorry, reader: I'm not telling you whether she marries himbreathlessly panting the name of each designer as she poses and preens: "Vera Wang Carolina Herrera Lanvin Dior Vivienne Westwood." As the montage trudges on, you begin to consider the negotiations required to amass these garments. Did Herrera decree that her first name be used. (Slate)
Floral fantasia meets spring fashion Apr 22, 2008
Choreographed runway shows will feature fashions from Macy s and Neiman Marcus and live models will strut their stuff in the gardens to show new looks from Anne Fontaine, Carolina Herrera, Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers Men/Women, Fendi, Ferragamo, Saks Fifth Avenue, Guess, Marciano and Jimmy Choos ... Ramos likes Carolina Herrera for nautical and the ever stylish Ralph Lauren for the safari look. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Floral Print Trend for Summer 2008 Apr 1, 2008
Venezuelan born designer Carolina Herrera, the darling of the socialites, comes into her own when it comes to striking floral prints. Her on this year s New York Runways featured light day dresses in dramatic brick reds and peony pinks, and look-at-me oversized floral cocktail and evening wear. (Suite101.com)
The White Fashion Trend for 2008 Mar 31, 2008
Think white shirts and think Carolina Herrera, the darling of the socialites, with her crisp white cottons. According to Lamont Jones of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of May 21 2007, Venezuelan born New York fashion designer, Hererra, has done for the white shirt what Burbery did for trench coats. (Suite101.com)
Nationals' park very safe Mar 31, 2008
First baseman Mark Texiera, looked MVP-worthy in a white strapless undershirt from Carolina Herrera, pulled back hair and black patent leather shoes. Mr. Larry Jones, looked elegant in a mock blue turtleneck with matching blue batting gloves from Marc Bouwer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Her interior designs are filled with tradition and fun Mar 27, 2008
When Annsley McAleer moved into her Back Bay condo three years ago, she was delighted there was an entire wall of built-in bookshelves in her office/ guest bedroom waiting to be filled with fashion and design books by industry giants like Carolina Herrera and Parish-Hadley. "I go to my books a lot for inspiration and to pull pictures for clients so they can understand how colors go together or maybe to see a certain style of curtain," said the interior designer, who founded her firm Annsley... (Boston Globe)
For spring, put your best face forward with clean, fresh look Mar 24, 2008
Nanette Lepore, Louis Vuitton, Carolina Herrera and Valentino, to name a few, had lips as the focus feature of their makeup looks on the runway. The colors ranged from bold coral to neon pink, but the theme was bright, vibrant and daring. (Anchorage Daily News)
Spring arrived early at MCASD Mar 4, 2008
Museum director Hugh Davies and his wife, Lynda Forsha, were there, of course, and others in the crowd included Tanya and Charles Brandes, Karen Cohn (in a classic sweater and skirt by Carolina Herrera), Nancy Peckham, Sue Kennedy, Maree Mossmer (who wore Dolce & Gabbana and carried a Gucci handbag), Jeanne Jones and Don Breitenberg, Blair Harris (in purple by Alice & Olivia), Valerie Cooper, and Gail Knox (in Issey Miyake). Nordstrom offered boutique shopping before and after the fashion show. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Best of Oscars 2008: awards that really mattered Mar 3, 2008
Her well-developed baby bump pronounced itself beautifully beneath the plum satin of her Dries van Noten halter (finally, something besides Carolina Herrera and John Galliano) ... 7% more plastic, Renee Zellweger will wear Carolina Herrera, and George Clooney will be the same hot. (Yale Herald, CT)
Bargain buys: Secondhand fashion appeals to high-end shoppers, too Mar 2, 2008
99 from Goodwill, a two-piece Carolina Herrera evening outfit that would normally have a four-figure price tag was $275 at Designer Label Consignment. Joleen Higgin, a teacher from Redwood City, Calif. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Oscar fashion Feb 28, 2008
Several stars, though, opted for strapless styles, including Renee Zellweger in a silver lace gown by Carolina Herrera. The dress had sparkle but was otherwise simple to complement her short hairstyle. (AZCentral -- Style)
Send in the gowns Feb 27, 2008
In a town where fat-free bodies are as crucial as acting skills, actors who showed off their perfectly toned arms with strapless gowns included Renee Zellweger in silver Carolina Herrera, Penelope Cruz in a navy blue feather-embroidered gown by Chanel Haute Couture, Jennifer Garner in a black flamenco skirt gown by Oscar de la Renta, Amy Adams in bottle-green Proenza Schouler and Cameron Diaz in pink Dior. For wearing a dress most suited to their personality, the prize went to Oscar-winning... (The Australian)
Best dressed see la vie en red Feb 26, 2008
RENEE ZELLWEGER: The slightly crazy bobble-head doll-like appearance may have more to do with the short, disheveled hair than the Carolina Herrera gown. But all the sparkle and the thigh-high split didn't help. (Anchorage Daily News)
* It was all red on the night Feb 26, 2008
"Amy Ryan was the opposite. She was very minimal and very chic - an exact 180 from what Heidi was doing.'' Klum's full-volume gown was by Galliano and is being auctioned as part of The Heart Truth campaign to raise awareness about women and heart disease. Ryan's one-shoulder, midnight-blue dress was custom-made by Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein. While the Coen brothers, left, cleaned up at the Oscars with their film No Country for Old Men, the red carpet fashion parade produced a few hits of... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
There will be blood (red) - on the Oscar carpet Feb 26, 2008
And Renee Zellweger looked like a shooting star that had fallen to earth in her strapless silver-beaded Carolina Herrera. For actresses who did go with black, the key was to make the gowns anything but basic - be it Nicole Kidman's custom Balenciaga (which incorporated her baby bump) covered in a 1,399-carat diamond necklace designed by L'Wren Scott, or Hillary Swank's pleated Versace gown, which used floral appliqu. (International Herald Tribune)
One-shoulders rule as Cotillard looks stunning Feb 26, 2008
Looking great, as usual, Rene Zellweger wore a strapless, beaded, silver Carolina Herrera (love the short hair), and Cameron Diaz (who usually takes chances) went ultrafeminine in a pale blush strapless gown. Thank goodness Ellen Page, 21, and Saoirse Ronan, all of 14, didn't go overboard, and managed to keep the swarming stylists at a reasonable distance. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fashion rides a crimson tide Feb 25, 2008
30-day news archives. "Feathers were a recent trend on the runway and Penelope Cruz's black strapless gown had them, too.W magazine fashion market editor Treena Lombardo reminds at-home fashion followers not to take trends from the red carpet too seriously."I don't think any of the trends the Oscars hit are trends the rest of the world needs to know about," she said.She did notice all that red, though."Heidi Klum was the most beautiful I've ever seen her," Lombardo said. "Amy Ryan was the... (Florida Today)
Oscar frocksWere there any fashion faux pas on this year's red carpet? Feb 25, 2008
The strapless dress by Carolina Herrera, a red carpet favourite for the actress, was daringly split to the thigh revealing more than a sliver of Zellweger's legs. Best actress nominee Marion Cotillard also shone in a sequin-encrusted dress. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Red delicious Feb 25, 2008
Despite an odd, alien haircut that she constantly fussed with, Renee Zellweger's icy, slinky Carolina Herrera was a risky, but wise choice. These actresses smartly stayed away from fruity frocks, such as Kelly Preston's Tropicana-orange chiffon dress, but the lack of risk made watching what was coming across the red carpet a dull sport. (Boston Globe)
2008 Oscars: Hollywood's Hottest Trends Feb 24, 2008
Metallic and Jewel Tone Dresses, Carolina Herrera Cuts, Bold Jewels and Old Hollywood Hair ... Style: Carolina Herrera ... Carolina Herrera, fashion designer and style icon, is a favorite choice among celebrities like Renee Zelwegger and Salma Hayek. (ABC News)
Weekend fun:Ebony Fashion Fair show Feb 23, 2008
Thirteen models strut the latest styles by world-famous designers including Christian Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Dolce na, Carolina Herrera, Bill Blass and Jean Louis Scherrer. Rhip-hop music, lights and sheer slam-dunk glam make it a can't-miss for the style-savvy set. (The Clarion-Ledger)
The bride wore very little Feb 23, 2008
At the spring bridal shows in New York last October, tastemakers like Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Reem Acra, Angel Sanchez and Carolina Herrera unveiled a preponderance of strapless styles, trumpet shapes and even a few above-the-knee looks. More-daring designers offered filmy peignoir dresses, two-piece looks and skirts slit all the way to the hip. (International Herald Tribune)
* Designers play their best cards Feb 20, 2008
Carolina Herrera showed mixes of hunting checks, taffeta, chiffon and fox fur. DKNY jumbled metallic brocade, spotted chiffon and bulky knits. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Vivid Oscar outfits to add pizzazz to red carpet Feb 14, 2008
is uniting the artist and the muse, said Fox, citing such duos as Catherine Zeta-Jones and Versace or Renee Zellweger and Carolina Herrera. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- News)
USA's In Fashion Feb 12, 2008
Meanwhile, standbys like Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera and Michael Kors command plenty of respect in London, said Marigay McKee, also of Harrods. She began angling for exclusives on such US lines three years ago, and Harrods now carries upwards of 20 American brands. (New York Post -- Business)
Best And Worst Fashion Week Looks Feb 9, 2008
High-neck, bow-front blouses from Proenza Schouler, Carolina Herrera and Milly imparted an old-fashioned, almost Victorian, sensibility. What's Next The Bryant Park tents deflate today, sending designers back to the showroom to prepare and merchandise their lines for sale. (Forbes)
Photo Release -- Special Heart Truth Red Dress Edition BooJeeBeads Launched During Fashion Week in NYC -- 'The Devil Wears BooJeeBeads?' Feb 9, 2008
Feb. 8, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Kimberly Martinez, CEO and co-founder of Bonitas International LLC was an honored invitee at the Carolina Herrera show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in NYC on Monday Feb 4, 2008. Photos accompanying this release are available at. (Primezone Releases)
Retro Glamour Feb 8, 2008
Top Designers Such As Carolina Herrera, Oscar De La Renta Take Center State At N.Y. Shows ... We've seen hats everywhere -- from Carolina Herrera, to Michael Kors, to Diane von Furstenberg, to Peter Som, to Max Azria. (CBS News)
The Place To Be! Feb 8, 2008
Top Designers Such As Carolina Herrera, Oscar De La Renta Take Center State At N.Y. Shows ... Look for colors next fall called goldfinch, cardinal and peacock, and some ornithology-inspired prints from Carolina Herrera. (CBS News)
Retro Glamour Struts On The Catwalks Feb 8, 2008
We've seen hats everywhere -- from Carolina Herrera, to Michael Kors, to Diane von Furstenberg, to Peter Som, to Max Azria. Grunge out, Glam in: Everyone is showing metallics. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Neon and feathers and more for fall Feb 7, 2008
Carolina Herrera accented her Robin Hood-meets-Sherlock Holmes collection with giant plumes, while Peter Som and John Varvatos used feathers as subtle accents. Jump suitsCover your eyes. (Boston Globe)
Fashion Week Shows: THE Place To Be! Feb 7, 2008
Look for colors next fall called goldfinch, cardinal and peacock, and some ornithology-inspired prints from Carolina Herrera. Continued. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Feathers fly on Fashion Week runway Feb 7, 2008
Look for colors next fall called goldfinch, cardinal and peacock, and some ornithology-inspired prints from Carolina Herrera ... Feathers were used as hair accessories for the Marc by Marc Jacobs line, and earlier in the week they were prominent at Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta and Proenza Schouler ... Stephenson said after the show that as Lhuillier continues to develop, she has the potential be the next generation's Oscar de la Renta or Carolina Herrera. (MSNBC -- News)
Rugged craftwork leads the way Feb 6, 2008
Rustic," chorused the designers of Proenza Schouler to capture the rugged craftwork in streamlined clothes that made a standout show. The duo of Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough not only moved their own uptown spirit beyond voluptuous bra tops built into polite pieces. They took their collection metaphorically and physically into new territory, leading a general exodus from city to country by way of intriguing fabrics and a rich palette. In tune with Planet Earth, the fall/winter 2008 shows... (International Herald Tribune)
Fashion week: Day four Feb 6, 2008
Associated Press The Carolina Herrera Fall 2008 collection is modeled during fashion week in New York ... Also on Monday were previews from Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta, a 30th anniversary party for Betsey Johnson and a preview of the designs of Peter Som, who is attempting to revive the Bill Blass label with his collection on Thursday ... When Carolina Herrera does country, only an English countryside manor will do. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The best and worst of fashion in 2007 Feb 5, 2008
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THANK YOU FOR WRITING AGAIN Feb 5, 2008
She shrugged and said simply - "Carolina Herrera!" I asked what it's like to be a famous Brit with an OBE, living in Manhattan. "I love living in New York," said this tippy-top Hearstling. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Engineer's Naeem Khan gown wins contest Feb 4, 2008
Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera are favorites, but she dresses them down by pairing them with neutral staples. (Mayer will pursue her fashion interests this week, when she plans to attend de la Renta's fall 2008 runway show in New York. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fashion at the Park Announces Spring 2008 Runway Schedule Jan 16, 2008
The 19,000 square-foot luxury tent complex, located between Nordstrom and Macy's, will house day and evening runway shows featuring the latest collections from: Barneys New York, Custo Barcelona, Oscar de la Renta, Giorgio Armani, bebe, Diesel, Nordstrom, CH Carolina Herrera, Intermix, Miss Sixty, Macy's, Dillard's and Neiman Marcus ... Carolina Adriana Herrera, the daughter of the legendary Carolina Herrera and "the face of CH Carolina Herrera," and Khajak Keledjian, CEO of fashion-forward... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)